Lake Mead Series: Red & Black Mountains (Boulder City)

Please read the entire description. New participants will be required to sign a Waiver similar to the Disclaimer below.

Please answer both questions when you RSVP:
Q1. What is your cell number?
Q2. We will form carpools at Von's based on whether you are staying after the hike to eat at a restaurant in Boulder City or going straight back to Von's. Be ready with your decision when we meetup. Do you understand?

Questions: text Jim at 702-515-9824

📌 This hike starts in Boulder City at the trailhead just above St Jude's. We will hike up to a saddle, turn left to Red Mountain summit (if lucky we may get to watch folks starting at the top of the zip line or mountain bike trails), hike back down to the saddle, and then turn right up to Black Mountain summit. Views of Lake Mead to the east and the Las Vegas Strip and Spring Mountains to the west are incredible.

This event is cross-posted with 52 Peak Club Explorer's Deck.

HIKE QUICK STATS
Trailhead: River Mountain Trail (near St Jude's)
Distance: 6.3 miles (5.8 miles if you skip Red Mtn option)
Elevation Gain: 1,500 feet (1,320 feet without Red Mtn)
Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous
Class: 1 trail
Exposure: None
Pace: Slow to Moderate
Duration: 4.5 hours (includes hiking and driving)
Gear: Hiking boots or trail shoes are recommended; trekking poles are optional but recommended

Everyone starts on the Waitlist. You must be on the Going list to attend.

Instead of tailgating, I plan to eat in Boulder City, most likely at Vinny's Pizzeria/Little Italy. Carpools will be based on whether you're staying to eat somewhere or going straight back to Von's.

Meet at the Von's Plaza, 45 E Horizon Ridge Pkwy in Henderson, surface lot, park well away from the entrance of the store (see map pin). We will form carpools based on whether you're staying afterwards to eat at a restaurant in Boulder City or going home. Use the restrooms in Von's or Arco; there are no restrooms at the trailhead.

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Tentative Schedule Lake Mead Series:
2/21 - Red & Black Mountains (Boulder City)
3/7 - Frenchman Mtn

Tentative Schedule Valley of Fire Series:
2/28 - Yellow Spire

Tentative Schedule Red Rock Series:
3/14 - White Rock Springs Peak
3/21 - Terrace Canyon or Gunsight Canyon
3/28 - Indecision Peak or Black Velvet Peak
4/4 - Imagination Trench
4/11 - Crabby Appleton Peak
4/18 - Goodman Peak – Jim’s birthday 4/20

Tentative Schedule Charleston Series:
5/2 to 8/8

Tentative Schedule Southern California & Southern Utah:
2/14 - China Ranch (Tecopa, CA)
4/24-26 - Coalpits Wash (La Verkin, UT)
8/15 - Ashdown Gorge (Cedar City, UT)
8/29 - Taylor Creek (UT)
9/18-20 - Big Pine Lakes (CA) – already posted
10/3 – Candy Cliffs/Yant Flats (UT)

Disclaimer:
Please be aware that your Meetup organizers are not tour guides and are not park rangers. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. You are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being. By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that hiking and other outdoor activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death. The organizers of this group and current and former members cannot be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant - including you - at any event. All attendees participate at an event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury to themselves or their guests. By signing up for this event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer, and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group.